TOBACCO EXPERTISE
A Leading Partner in Tobacco Distribution, Duty-Free Trade & 3PL Services
The Group has built a strong reputation in the tobacco industry, offering a comprehensive range of services to top global cigars, cigarillos, and cigarettes brands. With extensive expertise in duty-free distribution, domestic distribution, and third-party logistics (3PL), the Group is a trusted partner across the Indian Ocean and East Africa.
Comprehensive Tobacco Trade Solutions
Managing Over 300 SKUs & Multi-Region Compliance
The Group efficiently manages over 300 SKUs, ensuring compliance with three distinct health warning regulations (EU French, Africa, and Mauritius).
State-of-the-Art Warehousing & Inventory Management
Operating from private Freeport warehouses in Mauritius and Reunion, the Group maintains climate-controlled storage for imports and exports, holding a minimum three-month stock based on rolling sales and purchase forecasts.
Advanced Track & Trace Compliance
Equipped with Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) scanning, the Group ensures full traceability for EU-compliant products distributed in Reunion and Mayotte.
Regulatory Engagement & Market Compliance
Actively involved in external regulatory matters, the Group engages with key authorities, including:
- Ministry of Health, NAPRO, and Customs for product approvals and import permits.
- French Customs & Pôle d’Action Économique (PAE) for regulation implementation in Reunion and Mayotte.
Successfully leading industry transitions to plain packaging, Track & Trace (TPD), Single Use Plastic (SUP), and Non-TiO2 regulations.
Leading Tobacco Distribution in Mauritius’ Domestic Market
Since 2010, the company has grown from zero to market leadership, becoming the top player in cigars and cigarillos and a leading cigarette distributor in Mauritius. With strong industry partnerships, Flemingo Distribution ensures a seamless supply chain and consistent product availability across all distribution channels.
Through Flemingo Distribution, the Group has become a dominant force in Mauritius’ tobacco distribution sector, handling brands such as:
- Philip Morris
- Davidoff
- Scandinavian Tobacco Group
- Vandermarliere Cigar Family
- Habanos
Key Duty-Free Tobacco Distribution in the Indian Ocean
Founded in 2010, General Distribution Ocean Indien (GDOI) has become a leading duty-free tobacco distributor in the Indian Ocean region. The company supplies major international brands to:
- Airports & Airlines
- Ship Chandlers & Cruise Operators
- Diplomatic Shops
With its trusted reputation and efficient distribution model, GDOI is the go-to partner for global tobacco brands seeking seamless access to duty-free markets, including:
- Philip Morris International
- British American Tobacco
- Japanese Tobacco International
- Imperial Tobacco
- Davidoff
- Habanos
- Vandermarliere Cigar Family
- Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Premier 3PL Services for Tobacco in Reunion Island
Established in 2022, Flemingo Distribution Reunion (FDR) is the leading third-party logistics (3PL) partner for Philip Morris and British American Tobacco in Reunion Island.
FDR provides a full suite of logistics services, including:
- Warehousing & Inventory Management
- Order Preparation & Track-and-Trace Scanning
- Island-Wide Delivery & Payment Collection
- Distribution to all Retail Points & Channels
As the premier logistics provider for the tobacco industry in Reunion, FDR is expanding its capabilities to further enhance distribution efficiency and market penetration.
